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Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Fig. 100 Power socket,
front centre console
Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt power point in the
front centre console
⇒ fig. 100
and in the luggage compartment*. The appli-
ances connected to each power point must not exceed a power rating of
120 Watt.
WARNING_The_power_sockets_and_the_connected_accessories_will_only_operate_when_the_ignition_is_on_or_when_the_engine_is_running._Improper_use_of_the'>WARNING
The power sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when
the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a
fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehi-
cle.
Note
● The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
● Before using
any electrical accessories, see the instructions in
⇒ page 208.
Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)*
Fig. 101 Auxiliary audio
connection
– Lift the AUX cover
⇒ fig. 101
.
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see Radio manual).
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MEDIA-IN* connector
Fig. 102 Opening con-
nector on centre console
Fig. 103 Connector on
the centre console
For information concerning the use of this equipment,
please see the Radio
handbook.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher
Warning triangle
Fig. 104 Housing for the
emergency warning trian-
gle in the boot
The emergency warning triangle can be fitted in the side lining of the lug-
gage compartment.
Note
● The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle's standard equipment.
First-aid kit and fire extinguisher
The first aid kit* can be housed in a storage box in the left side lining of the
luggage compartment.
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The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet with
Velcro.
Note
● The first-aid kit and
the fire extinguisher are
not part of the vehicle's
standard equipment.
● The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
● Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. After it has
expired you should purchase a new one.
● The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.
● Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.
● Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in
⇒ page 208.
Luggage compartment
Storing objects
All luggage must be securely stowed.
Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
– Secure luggage in the luggage
compartment with suitable
straps on the fastening rings.
WARNING
●
Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious
injuries.
●
Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.
●
During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the passen-
ger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.
●
Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with
suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.
●
When you transport heavy objects, always take in account that a
change in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle han-
dling.
●
Please observe information on safe driving
⇒
page 7, Safe driving.
CAUTION
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating ele-
ment in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
The ventilation slots in front of the rear side windows must not be covered
as this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.
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Rear shelf
Fig. 105 Rear shelf
Removing the shelf
– Unhook the loops
⇒ fig. 105
B
from housings
A
– Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position
and pull out-
wards.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf, because they will
endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
CAUTION
● Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the rear shelf is correctly fitted.
● An overloaded boot could mean that the rear shelf is not correctly seat-
ed and it may be bent or damaged.
● If the luggage compartment is overloaded, remove the tray.
Note
● Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compart-
ment cover, rear visibility is not reduced.
Roof rack*
Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:
● For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by
SEAT should be used.
● It is imperative to precisely follow the fitting
instructions included for the
rack, taking special care when fitting the front bar in the holes designed for
this and the rear bar between the marks on the upper part of the rear door
frame while respecting the correct direction of travel indicated in the instal-
lation manual. Not following these instructions may damage the bodywork.
● Pay special attention to the tightening torque of the attachment bolts
and check them following a short journey. If necessary, retighten the bolts
and check them at regular intervals.
● Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted
for each roof rack system support bar, the load
must be distributed evenly
along the entire length. However, the maximum load permitted for the en-
tire roof (including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor
should the total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the Technical Data
section.
● When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the
normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an in-
creased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
● For those vehicles fitted with a sunroof*, ensure
that it does not interfere
with the load on the roof rack system when opened.
